From the Driver's Seat: Dec 10, 2017

Sunday, December 10, 2017

A Driver's Worst Nightmare

England has been trying out the Average Speed Zone check for some time and evidently it is working. The problem with stationary cameras is that their presence is announced and predictably drivers slow while passing them and then speed up again. However, the cameras are worth their salt because it is amazing how many drivers completely ignore them, so if they work they must issue an amazing number of fines.

Spain has now decided to install this type of speed check which is a righteous pain in the ass for drivers. Firstly you have to know that you have entered into such a zone which could include more that one speed limit, in which case you have to be a mathematician to work out what your time within the zone has to be to work out what your maximum average speed can be to remain legal.

At the end of the zone that the cameras are located they are not so easy to spot. By then your picture has been taken and you have either passed or you will be sent an invitation to contribute to the General Fund for the privilege of learning more about the average speed zone.

What is worse is that having missed the end of the zone you continue to drive at the legal limit as you try to avoid a fine. Other drivers will become quickly annoyed with you as they speed up to overtake your slow moving vehicle. They will have no idea of what it is that you are doing. Some may guess that you are driving at the limit but they will never work out why.

In overtaking they of course increase their speed but that may not be a bad thing as you will be sanctioned for being one kilometre over or 49 kph in excess. Go for it!

I have written about this development before but the way I have seen the setup work is by two mobile recording stations. Now they are fixing these station in place so it would appear that they are here to stay. People who regularly drive these routes will get to know where the entrance / exits are to the zone and they will learn to behave themselves accordingly. Tourists will pay the penalty as usual. The police have got to make a living too.

There is one way in which we all can beat these tricks and that is to always abide by the speed limits.

Really? Really!

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Eugene Carmichaek

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The following are the year 2007 blogs:

WHAT RIDERS AND DRIVERS ACCEPT! That our road systems throughout the world are growing increasingly crowded; that many of us, mainly our fellow drivers, of course are incompetent, confused, distracted, careless, drunk, on drugs, stupid, and in some cases, all of the above. (Read more in February archives) DRIVING, BERMUDA: If you only had 35 kilometres of roadway from End-To-End for your driving pleasure, how would you cope? Read more Feb. 2 post. RAAGE! The kind of rage that one encounters on the roads of the world could spoil your whole day. Feb. 3rd post. THE IMPORTANCE OF LOOKING GOOD! While you wait to pick up your child from school, if you're in Spain, take note of the parade of top of the line cars, and the women who drive them, and you'll be seeing the greatest rolling fashion show on earth. Feb. 4th post. Valencia, You're One Super sexy City! Feb. 11th post. Back into Africa, the travels of Super Dave. What a guy! Feb. 14th. Buckle Up! The late Princess Di taught us all an expensive lesson. Feb. 17th. Accidents: Is there really such a thing? Feb. 25th Women Drivers! Not what you think. March post. The Mindset of the Spanish Road. And you thought people we're not thinking anything. Boys grow up into men, but our toys are just as important. Big Boy's Toys tell the tale. In Don't Panic! Yet! a cautionary tale is told. Driving USA? best to be prepared! El Bottellon (Bring your own bottle) Not! If you have children you will dread The Telephone Call in the Still small hours of the Morning. Read more and hope you never get one that is any worse than the one I received. Alcohol Poisoning! Those words should put the fear of God into your child. perhaps it would be a good thing to ensure that they read this article. It may save their life. I do love a good dream machine, and The Honda Goldwing is the ultimate. Formula One Racing comes to Valencia. This is a primer for we common folk. Exciting times lie ahead! Instead of Formula racing, could you be part of that select group, The MGB Club? Some cars will never die. When young people die in accidents it is always a Crying Shame. If only all our Young Motorists could have a perfect in their driving careers. The Metaphysics of Motoring, my very favourite posting. Remember, remember, Big Brother is watching you. This is just A Timely Reminder. Especially while driving, Cigarette Smoking can Kill! Things you can't make up in Convoluted Thinking.More on the street bottle party. "El Bottellon II tells the whole story. Remember when you were a First Time Motorcyclist? Let's give them a break and take extra care and caution. If only we could really know The Future of Motoring. When dealing with officers of the law we can help them to help us. It's a simple Matter of Respect. It is an absolute essential to learn Defensive Driving. There will always be room for Needy Things. The Good Samaritan is an essential part of the road. Know the rules. La Multa, The Traffic Fine. What's the point? Riding with The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club. Bikers are the same the whole world over. Distraction while driving is a major problem. How Distracted are You? Accidents happen, but are they all Just one of those Things? Countries all over the world have this traffic problem: OverCrowding. Sometimes it can be fun to Get Lost! Although you may feel the need for speed, remember Speed Kills! He's definately the one to Watch! Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's Phenom. The annual car test hassle. in Spain its called The ITV, and that's not Independent Television. Anticipation! Need I say more? It's very important to Recognize the Road that you're On. In Rating the Service Providers we examine how to get proper service. Motoring Pleasure. A contradiction in terms? In Pursuit of Fun is all about being young. Buying a secind hand car? The Gem on the Second Hand Car Lot might help you. Zeitgeist! Now what could that be all about? Driving Permit Problems.

The following are the year 2008 blogs:

Death by Stupidity. To be avoided at all costs. Driving through Europe. Roundabouts. (part A)Is it Service or is it Something Else? More Roundabouts. Motoring security (I) Motoring Miscellany! Monster Trucks. We never tire of them. Motoring Security (II). Lane Discipline. Be Seen to be Safe (II) Conversations.

We call this an Accident? Road Works! Ugh! Gas Pains! Red Lights, Stop Signs, You & Me. Monday, 19th November, 2007. A Cautionary Tale. Motoring's Seven Mortal Sins. (I) Part II: Speeding. Parts Three and Four: Exhaustion and driving while intoxicated.

Parts Five and Six: Tailgating and Inattention. (Seven) Wrong-way Wally. Witness. Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone. Crash! Valencia Street Circuit. What is an Accident? Road Courtesy. Formula One in Valencia. The Elitist Valencia Formula One. Discpline. Stupidity! Unconscious driving. Do we Drive Too Much? 250 kmph! Miles to Go! Driving while Injured. Spanish Parking. 117,000. Lewis "One Point" Hamilton. Billboards. The Monster in the Mirror. What's Normal? Parking in the Blue Zone. Stupdity Once More. The Overtaken.

2009

!Yes, We Can! Another Cautionary Tale! The Perfect Student Driver. The Crisis Bites Hard! Driving Music. Daddy, What can you see? Games Drivers Play. Goodbye Old Friend! The Annual Examination. General Motors and all that Jazz. Go Full Return Empty. Take Care out There! My Mechanic and Me. Underground Parking Lots. The Surprise at the end of the Road. Cuenca. 20 Minutes. Diplomatic Plates. Not Among the Usual Suspects. I don't want to go to Jail! Finally, something new in the world of cars. One dead Motorcyclist a day. Making the Points. Formula One Mess and Mystery. The Funeral Car. Eight into two Can't go. Summer Driving. What sort of Crime is This? Has Justice been Served? It Happens Every Year. Formula One Cockup! One Born every Second. Formula One in Valencia. The Guarantee. Samoa's Big Change. Policeman/Fundraiser. Atten-shun! The Trials of Formula One. Selfish Motorists. Life can be Funny, Strange and Peculiar. Anticipation. Driving against the Flow of Traffic. Drivers we hate the most. The End of Formula One? The Odd-Ball. Towed! Spanish Drivers Italian Killers? Expect the Unexpected Always! Give me a Sign. Season's Greetings! A Chinese Volvo?

2010

A Driver's New Year Resolutions. A Positive Start. A Fine for Speeding. The Funny side of Driving. Police Humour. I Would have if I Could Have. They are out to get you. A Warning. Towed, II. Speed Limit 140? Toyota's Troubles. Outrageous! Jeremy Clarkson. Where does the Time Go?

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